Project Manager | Bangalore

About The Role

We're looking for a Project Manager who can own client delivery projects from day one. You'll keep everyone aligned, budgets on track, and timelines moving forward.

The truth is we need someone who doesn't wait for problems to escalate. You spot blockers early and clear them fast.

What You'll Actually Do Every Day

1. Keep the Factory Running Smoothly

• Track every project from day one to deliverynothing falls through the cracks
• Make sure every engineer knows what's on their plate today, tomorrow, and next week
• Spot problems before they become fires and escalate immediately (not after a week of hoping it gets better)

2. Drive Predictability Like Your Life Depends On It

• Build delivery schedules that people can actually count on
• Give leadership real numbers on timelines, budgets, and resource needs
• Make "I don't know when it'll be done" disappear from our vocabulary

3. Be the Process Champion

• Create simple, repeatable processes that even new team members can follow
• Set up clear escalation pathswhen things go sideways, everyone knows exactly what to do
• Track metrics that matter: on-time delivery, budget variance, quality scores

4. Connect the Dots Across Teams

• Work with Engineering Manager and 3 Senior Managers to balance workload across teams
• Bridge between technical teams and client-facing folks
• Make sure engineering, operations, and finance are all reading from the same playbook

5. Own the Tools

• Keep Jira clean, organized, and actually useful (not a graveyard of old tickets)
• Build dashboards in Smartsheet/MS Project that show real status at a glance
• Make reporting so simple that anyone can see: "Are we green, yellow, or red?"

What you Must Bring (Non-Negotiables)

PMP Certification You know the discipline of project management inside-out

Smartsheet OR MS Project Expert You can build plans and trackers in your sleep

Jira Expert Level You don't just use it, you make it work for the team

5+ years managing technical projects with engineering teams

Experience with 20+ person teams you've herded cats before

PM Methodologies - Strong understanding of formal methodologies (PMI standards, Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), Gantt charts and roadmap visualization, Issue tracking and sprint management

AI-Powered Project Management You actively use AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or PM-specific AI tools) to automate reporting, predict risks, and speed up delivery

Required Qualifications

1. Education: B.Tech Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
2. PMP, Agile Certified

Technical Expertise

Expert in Smartsheet or MS Project

Budget management (projects from $50K to $500K+)

Resource allocation across multiple projects

Risk and change management

Quality assurance and compliance

Contract negotiation

AI tools for PM automation, reporting, risk prediction, scheduling optimization

Communication Excellence

Business acumen you understand margins, revenue impact, client ROI, and how delivery affects the bottom line

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent presentation skills comfortable with clients, executives, and cross-functional teams

Status reporting gather, analyze, and summarize complex information clearly

Proven success working with all levels of management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent presentation skills comfortable with clients, executives, and cross-functional teams

Status reporting gather, analyze, and summarize complex information clearly

Proven success working with all levels of management

Nice-to-Have

SaaS or Telecom experience | multi-geography team management | Agile/Scrum certifications | CAPM certification | Technical writing experience | Executive presence

Think of This Role Like...

You're the conductor of an orchestra. Sometimes it's a small jazz trio (3-person team), sometimes it's a full symphony (20+ people). You know when each section needs to come in, and you adjust the tempo based on what the project needs.

You're also the translator between Engineering's technical language and clients' business needs. When a change request comes in, you calculate the impact and tell everyone what it means for timeline and budget.

The best part? When projects go live on time, on budget, with happy clients that's your win.

Location & Team

• Based in: Bangalore, India
• Reports to: VP of Delivery
• Team: 25+ people across locations (India, US)
• Work style: Fast-paced startup environment

Why This Role Matters

Our clients launch MVNOs using our SaaS platform. If projects slip, their business launch slips. If budgets blow up, deals fall apart. If quality drops, we lose trust.

You're the safety net. Your updates influence major business decisions. Your budget discipline protects our margins. Your communication bridges the gap between what engineering builds and what clients need.

What We Offer

• Work with a fast-moving team that values accountability
• Direct impact on delivery quality and client satisfaction
• Leadership that escalates fast and clears blockers
• Opportunity to build processes from scratch (your way)